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Endurance, Young Readers Edition - My Year In Space And How I Got There

by Scott Kelly
RM22.17 MYR RM15.49 MYR 30% off
Endurance, Young Readers Edition - My Year In Space And How I Got There - Thryft
Endurance, Young Readers Edition - My Year In Space And How I Got There - Thryft

Endurance: Dream, Risk, Achieve.

Endurance by Scott Kelly is an awe-inspiring memoir of an American astronaut who spent a year in space. The book is a perfect fit for space enthusiasts who are fascinated by what it takes to go from Earth to Mars - and beyond. It's a story of daring human behavior, sibling rivalry, courage, and endurance. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is the checklist of qualities needed to become an astronaut, which serves as a strong motivational factor. Readers will be inspired to dream, take risks, and believe that they can achieve their dreams, no matter how big they are.

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Endurance, Young Readers Edition - My Year In Space And How I Got There

by Scott Kelly
RM22.17 MYR RM15.49 MYR 30% off
ISBN: 9781524764241
Authors: Scott Kelly
Publisher: Crown Books for Young Readers
Date of Publication: 2018-10-16
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Science
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, Biography Memoir, Space
Goodreads rating: 4.18
(rated by 182 readers)

Description

Discover what it's like to spend a year in space in this awe-inspiring memoir from a real-life NASA astronaut who did just that! Prepare to blast off with astronaut Scott Kelly as he takes readers on a journey through his year aboard the International Space Station and his life prior to becoming a true American hero.Discover the extreme challenges of long-term spaceflight, the pressures of living in close quarters with people from many countries, the extremely dangerous risk of colliding with space junk and the unnerving feeling of not being able to help if tragedy strikes at home. Find out the story of Kelly's childhood, his struggles in school, and ultimately the inspiration that sparked his incredible career, and the training to become a test-pilot and then astronaut.This personal and fascinating story, newly adapted for young readers from the New York Times bestseller, will encourage aspiring astronauts and young readers everywhere to believe in the impossible and reach for the stars."An engaging and high-flying read for nonfiction and space lovers alike." -- School Library Journal "Those who are intrigued by space travel will find this a fascinating book." -- Booklist "Recommend this to readers who are interested in current events and anyone who wants an in-depth look at a STEM-related career." -- VOYA
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Endurance: Dream, Risk, Achieve.

Endurance by Scott Kelly is an awe-inspiring memoir of an American astronaut who spent a year in space. The book is a perfect fit for space enthusiasts who are fascinated by what it takes to go from Earth to Mars - and beyond. It's a story of daring human behavior, sibling rivalry, courage, and endurance. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is the checklist of qualities needed to become an astronaut, which serves as a strong motivational factor. Readers will be inspired to dream, take risks, and believe that they can achieve their dreams, no matter how big they are.